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OK, just to let everyone know, this was not edited by my beta. So if there are a few mistakes, please understand. I haven't been able to communicate with my beta, but I really wanted to get you guys at least a chapter more before Breaking Dawn comes out. I'm not going to be posting after tonight because I don't want a spolier to ruin the book for me.
I will try my best to get chapter 6 out today as well. But! If you review and tell me to update today, it might encourage me more... hint hint
Btw, only one more review until fifteen! Yay! You guys did awesome! I will still give that next reviewer a preview, so hurry, it could be you! (Just to let you know, I very much appreciate anonymous reviews, but if you submit anonymously as the fifteenth reviewer, then I can't send you the preview. Sorry!)
FOR ALL OF YOU WHO THINK ALICE IS TOO STUCK UP: Trust me when I say that her superficiality is not her problem. I contribute whetever selfishness she has shown to her life so far: Full of posers who are after her popularity and money. The only real, true friend Alice has ever had is her sister, and- if you notice -she's a lot more selfless around Bella. You will see a lot of changes in her now that the circumstances have changed.
Know this as well (a little bit of a preview): Her unwavering selflessness could possibly lead to her downfall...
Laughs diabolically I've got some secrets up my sleeve.
Hope you read the whole Author's not, because it's important
-TG
Disclaimer: Still don't own it...
Chapter 5
(Still in Jasper's POV)
I carried the girl desperately towards the camp, feeling her pain in every step, but never faltering. I had passed Maria a long while ago, but I wasn't waiting for her. I finally reached the dark forest past the outskirts of Houston where our army secretly presided, currently being monitored by the lead newborn.
Finally I saw our camp, if you could really call it that. As soon as I stepped foot in the small clearing, every gleaming red pair of eyes turned towards me; towards the scent of human blood. I gave all of the newborns a warning glance that screamed 'if you touch her, I'll kill you." and turned towards Thomas, the lead newborn. He was a young one- only sixteen -but he showed the most promise out of the lot. I was a good eye for talent. He often helped me settle the newborns, and he watched after them while Maria, Lucy, Nettie, and I were out hunting. Hunting with the newborns is a full time job, so we always did our hunting separately.
"New recruit, sir?" Thomas asked, eying the woman in my arms. His expression was questioning, probably at the gender of my current "recruit". He stayed where he was, so he wouldn't be as tempted.
"Yes, Thomas. I'm taking her to the tent. You watch them. Don't let any of them step foot near that tent." I said with authority. "If they do…" Thomas saluted me and returned to his post. I ran to the one tent that we had, which was only used to hold the newborns during their change.
I placed her lightly on the floor of the tent, tying down her ankles and wrists with leather straps that were strong enough to hold her for the first two days of her transformation. This way, she wouldn't hurt herself with her new found strength. I sat beside her on the tent floor, intent on not leaving her side.
As she screamed again, I felt her pain coursing through me. I didn't want to leave her side, but the pain was almost unbearable. I would handle it though, because I felt like I could never leave her side again.
Normally, I would stay clear of the tent during transformations. The pain was too much, and I'd never felt this obligated to stay here. Her case was different however. In some ways, I felt responsible for her change and liable for all the pain she was feeling. Though I hadn't even bitten her, I felt like I deserved to share her pain. I was a stupid, masochistic vampire, but I knew exactly what I was doing.
Maria entered the tent, looking down apathetically towards the girl. The girl, I thought remorsefully. I didn't even get her name. What if she doesn't remember it? I wish I'd been smart enough to ask her name the moment I saw her, but I didn't. I was far too mesmerized by her and all of her emotions to even think about her name.
I heard Maria walk around the little tent, but I didn't even pretend to pay attention to her. "You shouldn't be here. It's too much for you." Maria stated looking towards me. It sounded more like an order than a suggestion, but I completely disregarded it. Normally, her authority was unwavering, but I wasn't leaving. I shook my head, not wanting speech to reveal the awesome pain I was feeling. She cocked an eyebrow at my refusal, but I ignored it. I pulled my knees to my chest and rested my head on my knees, closing my eyes through the burning feeling in my whole body.
"Your funeral." She said quickly while leaving the tent. I couldn't help but laugh at that. Yeah, right. If only it were that easy. This kind of pain wouldn't kill me, though the burning feeling in my chest felt like I might have been cut to pieces and set aflame.
Hours passed slowly as I watched and felt her pain. Every now and then Lucy or Maria would come in to check on me, trying to relieve me of my post. I would just shake my head, never taking my eyes of the girl's fragile, trembling body.
As more hours passed I noticed subtle changes in her appearance; her hair was growing darker and her face was getting paler and more defined. For the first few hours her heart was beating increasingly faster, pumping the venom throughout her body while it slowly took over.
Her body was shaking with pain and her forehead was breaking with sweat at the burning that both she and I were feeling. I hesitantly placed my hand on her forehead, knowing that the ice cold temperature of my skin would momentarily soothe her. I felt the pain subside minimally as I touched her, and her shaking stopped for a brief moment. I was glad that I could at least do this much for her. While I still could, I relished the warmth of her skin.
It had been about 42 hours; almost two days. In a few hours I'd have to remove the leather straps, or else she'd break them. But on the third day she would be perfectly still as the venom finished the job and stopped her heart for good. I was going to miss the sound of her heart beating beneath her pale skin.
Dark circles had appeared under her eyes now, but she still looked beautiful. Her dark hair looked amazing next to her pale face. For a moment, she was peaceful, and she looked like she was sleeping. She was a truly cherubic sight to behold.
As the 48 hour mark approached I released her from the leather straps, hoping she wouldn't hurt herself while she was still slightly human. She was suddenly very still, though I could feel her pain was at its peak.
I watched in agony for the next 24 hours as the final changes were taking place. Finally, I heard her heart beat slower and slower until it came to a final stop. I winced as her it did stop, knowing I'd never hear that steady rhythm coming from her ever again. Suddenly all the pain ceased, and it was like taking a breath of fresh air after almost suffocating. Her body relaxed, and her eyelids fluttered. I held my breath (though it didn't matter really), waiting for her to open her eyes.
Finally she opened her pale lavender lids, revealing her ruby irises, which looked fleatingly around the little room without really comprehending what she was seeing. Finally her eyes connected with mine.
"Jasper?" She whispered. My cold, dead heart swelled, and I'd never liked the sound of my name better. Her already beautiful voice was only enhanced by her now perfect vampire voice.
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